Conocarpus - Wikipedia
Conocarpus is a genus of two species of flowering plants in the family Combretaceae, native to tropical regions of the world. One of the species is a widespread mangrove species, and the other is restricted to a small area around the southern Red Sea coasts, where it …
ENH338/ST179: Conocarpus erectus: Buttonwood - EDIS
This low-branching, multi-trunked, shrubby, evergreen tree has glaucous medium-green leaves. The inconspicuous, small, greenish flowers appear in dense cone-like heads in terminal panicles in spring and are followed by 1/2-inch, cone-like, red-brown fruits. The dark brown attractive bark is ridged and scaly.
Conocarpus erectus - Wikipedia
Conocarpus erectus is usually a dense multiple-trunked shrub, 1–4 m (3.3–13.1 ft) tall, but can grow into a tree up to 20 m (66 ft) or more tall, with a trunk up to 1 m (3.3 ft) in diameter. The United States National Champion green buttonwood is 35 ft (11 m) tall, has a spread of 70 ft (21 m), and a circumference of 207 in (530 cm). [7] .
Green Buttonwood (Conocarpus erectus) - Plant Creations
2018年9月19日 · It is said to be a larval host plant and nectar source for the rare Martial Scrub-Hairstreak butterfly, and the Tantalus Sphinx moth.
This low-branching, multi-trunked, shrubby, evergreen tree has glaucous medium-green leaves (Fig. 1). The inconspicuous, small, greenish flowers appear in dense conelike heads in terminal panicles in spring and are followed by 1/2-inch, conelike, red-brown fruits. The dark brown attractive bark is ridged and scaly.
Conocarpus erectus var. sericeus - National Parks Board
Conocarpuserectus var. sericeus Fors ex DC. It is a multi-trunked tree, or shrub with low spreading branches. Its alternate, stalked leaves are oblong to lanceolate in shape, densely-covered by silky hairs and appear silver in colour, 5-10 cm long. Its flowers are inconspicuous, greenish purple-white, free-blooming.
Conocarpus erectus - Useful Tropical Plants - The Ferns
A wealth of colour photographs bring each plant vividly to life. There are two distinct forms of this tree, both of which can be found growing side by side in the wild. The species has green leaves, whilst var sericeus (known as silver buttonwood) has silvery leaves[
Conocarpus erectus (Buttonwood) - Gardenia
Tough and long-lasting, Conocarpus erectus (Buttonwood) is an evergreen, spreading shrub to low-branching tree with a picturesque, twisted trunk and a narrow rounded crown. The smooth pinnate leaves are small, up to 4 in. long (10 cm), lanceolate, glaucous medium-green.
Conocarpus erectus - Uses, Benefits & Care - Selina Wamucii
Conocarpus erectus (also called Button Mangrove, Grey Mangrove, White Mangrove, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Combretaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, typically growing to a height of 3–6 m.
Buttonwood Mangrove: The Coastal Guardian - Ocean Info
Buttonwood Mangrove (Conocarpus erectus), is a mangrove shrub in the family Combretaceae. Although it is not classified as a true mangrove, it grows where other mangroves do and their importance in coastal ecosystems is undeniable.